Waterfall Hikes Near San Diego, CA

3,046,560 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

San Diego sits between coastal bluffs and the Peninsular Ranges, where coastal mesas, chaparral-covered hills and deeply incised canyons slope down into urban valleys and river gorges. Within fifty miles visitors can reach six seasonal falls ranging from short roadside cascades and shaded riparian walks to rugged canyon scrambles and one strenuous ascent; routes traverse oak woodland, sandstone ravines, and chaparral, with flows most reliable after winter storms and occasional coastal views from higher ridgelines.

Located at 32.8313°N, -117.1222°W

Map of Waterfalls Near San Diego

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Water Flow

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6 waterfalls near San Diego have live flow data today

Cedar Creek Falls Moderate Green Valley Falls Moderate Mildred Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Washtub Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

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Find waterfalls to hike near San Diego

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near San Diego (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

48.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around San Diego (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

35.9 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

48.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

35.4 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near San Diego With Waterfalls

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

35.9 miles away
California
Hard
6.6 miles 1,000 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

48.2 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mildred Falls waterfall

Mildred Falls

35.4 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

46.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Washtub Falls waterfall

Washtub Falls

24.6 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

32.5 miles away
California
Moderate
6.0 miles 900 ft

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38.1 mi 85°F

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Agua Caliente Springs

40.2 mi 101°F

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Warner Hot Spring

Warner Hot Spring

42.9 mi 138°F

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